As a Senior Product Manager, Reach you will lead product strategy and execution for a new assessment platform, translating an early vision into a scalable, customer-centered solution that helps educators uncover insights and grow the potential in every student.
In this role, you will shape how Reach comes to life from pre-build through launch, building the product foundation, aligning cross-functional teams, and ensuring the solution delivers meaningful outcomes for educators and learners. You will work closely with Engineering, Design, Research, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success to bring a high-impact product to market.
- Create and execute a 12 to 18 month product roadmap for Reach
- Define a 3 year product strategy and vision for assessment development across new use cases and market segments
- Lead and develop a small product team while remaining hands-on across core product work
- Oversee product design and development for the Reach platform and associated assessments
- Refine and translate early product vision, requirements, and MVP design into actionable build plans
- Identify key personas and define clear problem statements for each user segment
- Lead customer discovery and foundational user research to validate assumptions and shape direction
- Establish product management processes, including sprint planning, backlog management, and stakeholder communication cadences
- Partner closely with Engineering leadership to drive on-time product delivery and execution excellence
- Partner with Marketing to build a robust go-to-market strategy, including customer migration planning
- Develop the business model, including pricing and packaging for Reach products
- Define and track KPIs and success metrics, fostering a data-informed product culture
- Collaborate with Sales and Customer Success to launch beta programs, pilot cohorts, and early adopter feedback loops
- Align executive stakeholders through regular updates on milestones, risks, and key decisions
- Build and maintain a competitive intelligence practice focused on edtech trends and market dynamics
You will play a critical role in shaping Riverside’s product portfolio, partnering across teams to deliver research-backed assessments that meet the evolving needs of today’s educators and students.
Requirements
Must-Have Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in product management with a track record of product delivery and growth
- Proven ability to lead products from concept through launch and post-launch optimization
- Strong experience in product strategy, roadmap planning, and execution
- Expertise in user research, persona development, and user-centered design principles
- Ability to uncover customer needs through structured discovery and probing questions
- Demonstrated success managing cross-functional teams and driving alignment
- Strong analytical skills, including experience with business metrics and financial modeling
- Experience evaluating market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscapes
- Proficiency with tools such as Jira, Asana, and Tableau
- Ability to define and execute product positioning informed by win/loss analysis
- Strategic mindset with the ability to balance customer needs and business priorities
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or advanced degree in a related field
- Experience in education, edtech, or assessment-based products
- Experience building products from early-stage concept through launch
- Familiarity with go-to-market planning and pricing strategy development
- Experience working in high-growth or transformation environments
Physical Requirements
- Remote
- Travel 1 to 2 times a year for off-site team meetings or conferences
- May require stationary positions, sitting or standing, for extended periods
Disclaimer
The above statements describe the general nature and level of the work performed by people assigned to this work. This list does not cover all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities. Riverside Insights may amend or change responsibilities to meet the needs of the business and organization as necessary.
Benefits
Why Join Our Team?
At Riverside Insights, achieving real results for students and educators is more than talk, it is what we do. As we grow, so will you, offering the chance to expand your skills on an ambitious, solution-focused team. Join us in making great work possible, where your well-being and dedication to making an impact go hand in hand. If you are ready for an ambitious, collaborative environment, Riverside is the place for you.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Company paid basic life and AD and D insurance
- Company paid long-term disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Supplemental life insurance options
- Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Retirement plan with discretionary company matching
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- Premium subscription to Calm for employee and dependents
- 33 days of company paid time off (PTO, Holidays, Wellness Days)
- Flexible work arrangements
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Company orientation and 30, 60, 90 Day Onboarding
Compensation
This compensation range is specific to the United States, and it incorporates many factors including but not limited to an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience and training; licensures, degrees, and certifications; internal pay ranges; and market data or range parameters.
Riverside Insights is an Equal-opportunity Employer
Riverside Insights provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Riverside Insights is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.
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